XFactor

As reported by AOL Music, after 20-year-old Sophie Simmons -- daughter of KISS rocker Gene Simmons -- auditioned for the upcoming second season of "The X Factor" in June, another descendent of music royalty has tried out for the hit singing competition show...

At 21, Marcus Canty isn't chugging Hennessy from a bottle in the club like many of his liquor-loving peers. He's there to make connections, promote his name and hit home to watch episodes of "Phineas and Ferb." He's a self-described homebody with a penchant for touch…

'The X Factor' crowned a winner on Thursday night (Dec. 22) and showcased a few chart-topping artists' performances before eager fans had a chance to find out just who was walking away with a $5 million recording contract.50 Cent rapped through a song off his 'The Big 10' mi…

Before Tinie Tempah took to the stage last night (Dec. 1) on Fox's 'X Factor,' a list of the U.K. rapper's accolades flashed before those watching at home. The talent search tagged him "U.K.'s Biggest Selling Rap Artist," noted his "Double Platinum…

As the list of rumored judges on Simon Cowell's long-awaited U.S. version of 'X Factor' piles up, Cowell has finally addressed rumors that Young Money's leading lady Nicki Minaj will be one of the confirmed panelists."We spoke to Nicki actually about a lot of projects,&a…

Mariah Carey has "politely declined" a request to appear on the panel of the American version of Simon Cowell's reality singing show 'X Factor,' according to reports.The popular singer was approached by Cowell, who is notorious for his harsh critiques as a judge on 'American Idol,' to appe…

Nicki Minaj is being courted by Simon Cowell, though the music industry veteran isn't interested in her affection. Cowell, who created the U.K. reality singing competition series 'The X Factor,' reportedly met with the 'Pink Friday' creator to discuss the prospect of having …

After helping artists like Mariah Carey and Justin Bieber launch their careers, record executive L.A. Reid is ditching the music industry. The Def Jam Music Group chairman and CEO is currently negotiating to join FOX's 'X Factor,' a show similar to 'American Idol' and also p…

The latest addition to Roc Nation's ever-expanding roster is British artist Cher Lloyd. Jay-Z has signed the rapper/singer and former contestant of the U.K.'s 'X Factor' to his imprint.Lloyd has already built considerable buzz in the U...

Hey guess who's into little boys? Kim Kardashian. "If he was of legal age, I said Justin Bieber has like this swag to him. You just have to meet him. He definitely has this swag to him." Swag, huh. OK, now imagine John Mayer said that about Miley Cyrus...